My Riffs

How do you keep your thinking straight? Talk to and listen to other people and opinions.  Be willing to admit you’re wrong.  Be willing to change your opinion.  Don’t be afraid. 

I speak about living with gratitude often. Because it’s truly revolutionary.  In doing so, give gratitude often. Tell people that you’re grateful for them. Let them know they’re appreciated and important to you. That’s how you spread the spirit of gratitude. 

Make connections.  You’ll become better. Connect to better people and you’ll become better by associating with them.  Make connections and nurture them. It’s one of the most fulfilling things in life. 

Don’t waste any life by not living.  Live life. Life will be what you make it.  Drive, don’t be a passenger. 

Self awareness is akin to honesty.  Sometimes we don’t want too much self awareness or honesty. It can be overwhelming or disappointing. Or maybe it seems easier to not look to deep. But self awareness is the first step to self discipline. And self discipline is freedom. 

Do people around you get better or worse? I don't think there's an in between. You either are making people and their lives better around you, or you're making them worse. I'm talking about the ones close to you. You're either contributing or taking. You're either building up or tearing down. You know those people you hang around with who leave you feeling so much better? Be one of those people! Make people around you better. Don't drag them down with drama and insignificant nonsense.  Be a lifter. Make things and people better.